Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has received $9 million in funding from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to address the behavioral health needs of nearly 40,000 students in the southeast part of the state. The funding will be spread out over five years and will be administered through … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since she took office in January 2019, her administration has worked with private-sector businesses in creating and retaining more than 50,000 jobs in Kansas. This milestone continues the record-breaking economic development success the state has experienced under the Kelly Administration. The Kansas Department of Commerce, led by Secretary and … Read more
The start of a new school year is an expensive time for families. If you are struggling to pay for phone and internet services while navigating back to school costs, help is available to stay connected. During Lifeline Awareness Week, the Kansas Corporation Commission encourages Kansans in need of assistance to apply for Lifeline and … Read more
The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board awarded financial assistance to 211 victims of violent crime at its August meeting, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said. Awards were made in 80 new cases. Additional expenses were paid in 131 previously submitted cases. The awards totaled $161,427.06. The Division of Crime Victims Compensation in Schmidt’s office administers … Read more
The SC Green Team and Southwestern College will welcome Leah Dannar-Garcia, owner of Firefly Farm, to campus to discuss the benefits of growing our own foods. The event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16, beginning at 11 a.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to … Read more
Cowley College Creative Claws is preparing to host a collaboration of art and communication during the Words Save Lives event held Monday, September 26, from 7-9 p.m. in the Robert Brown Theatre. An hour before the event, community members and students are welcome to visit booths set up in the Earle N. Wright Community Room. … Read more
The Winfield Police Department has announced it is planning a public presentation geared toward Active Shooter Education. It is set for September 20th from 1 until 4 p.m. at Baden Square. The presentation is based of the Alerrt platform, which gives information on how to react during an active shooter scenario. It’s centered around businesses … Read more
The Governor’s Council on Fitness is now accepting nominations for its annual Kansas Health Champion Awards. Awards are given to one outstanding individual and two outstanding organization, that make an exceptional effort to model, encourage and promote health and fitness in Kansas. Award recipients will be recognized at the Community Health Promotion Summit on January … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Schmidt announced today the launch of a mobile app, as a new tool to prevent youth suicide by providing information about warning signs and direct access to help for youth in Kansas. The free app, called “Kansas – A Friend AsKS,” was developed in partnership with The Jason Foundation, a national suicide … Read more
– Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced a second round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants intended for revitalizing downtown buildings in small communities across the state. The HEAL program, which is funded by the Department of Commerce and the Patterson Family Foundation, will invest $850,000 in projects in the … Read more